Join us to celebrate the launch of Resonance of Renewal, the latest project by artist Roel Heremans. This site-specific interactive sculpture, installed in the entrance hall of the Jules Bordet hospital in Anderlecht, symbolises the continuous progress in cancer research. A light moves through the sculpture every two minutes, representing the speed at which new cancer research is published worldwide. This constant visual flow symbolises scientific progress and offers a hopeful message to all who encounter it.
For this occasian, we also invited biotech entrepreneur and healthcare trendwatcher Koen Kas for a presentation of his latest book ‘EPIC’. In this book, Kas offers new insights into how technology can help us optimise our health and well-being. Becoming epic. The keynote will be followed by a presentation by artist Roel Heremans on the development of the sculpture. We will conclude with a debate between Roel Heremans, Koen Kas and some experts from research institutions such as the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology, IMEC and the Jules Bordet Institute.
PROGRAM
Welcome and introductions by Francis de Drée (CEO Jules Bordet Insitute) and Christophe De Jaeger (Founding director Gluon).
Keynote Epic Life by Koen Kas
The pursuit of an epic, delightful life – one that’s filled with purpose, potential and vibrancy – has been a timeless endeavor for humanity. We have always sought ways to enhance our health and longevity, to live not just longer, but better. Healthspan above lifespan.
With the advent of modern technology – mindblowing AI tools, brain-reading tech, biology to halt aging, and especially a new way to deal with personal data on a novel version of the internet – we are in a unique position to take control of our wellbeing and life goals like never before. A new way to leave legacy. In this keynote, Koen will teach you how.
Presentation of Resonance of Renewal by Roel Heremans
How can an artwork support patients in the emotional and psychological aspects of (chronic) disease, supporting patients in fostering a positive mindsets during their treatment trajectory? In this keynote artist Roel Heremans will present his most recent project Resonance of Renewal developed during a 9 month long residency hosted and organized by Gluon.
The presentation is followed by a panel discussion focused on the collaboration between the experts and the artist in the creation of the artwork. The panelists will reflect on the creative process, the exchange of ideas between artists, healthcare experts and technologist and how these collaborations open up new possibilities.
Drinks and fingerfood
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Roel Heremans (1990, BE) is a transdisciplinary artist based between Stockholm and Brussels, known for his exploration of the intersections between art, ethics, and technology. His immersive installations, often referred to as “auditory choreographies,” use sound and personal experiences to invite visitors into a state of introspection, while also fostering a sense of group consciousness. Heremans’ work challenges the boundaries between collective and individual awareness. Recently, he has introduced a new layer to his practice by incorporating biodata, such as brainwaves and heart rate measurements, into his installations. This allows his works to respond more directly to the audience’s physical and mental states, creating even more personalized and immersive experiences. Heremans has been exhibited at numerous international institutions and festivals, including Ars Electronica Festival (Linz, AT), Impakt Festival (Utrecht, NL), Sónar +D (Barcelona, ES), GUM (Ghent, BE), STUK (Leuven, BE), Science Gallery (Monterrey, MX), KIKK Festival (Namur, BE), and MHKA (Antwerp, BE).
Koen Kas is a biotech entrepreneur, healthcare trend watcher, founder of Healthskouts (www.healthskouts.com), international keynote speaker and guest professor of oncology at Ghent University. He inspires healthcare institutions, pharma and technology companies with the latest developments (scientific and technological breakthroughs, new start-ups) in biology, medicine, technology and behavioural sciences. He recently published his vision of the future of healthcare in three books ‘EPIC’ ‘Your Guide to Delight’ and ‘Never Sick Again’. His team at Healthskouts design ideas and implementation of new business models to make healthcare ‘delightful’, personalised and preventive. It does so with a personalised, self-learning newsletter and by providing tools to connect data silos.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Date & time: 11 december 2024, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Locatie: Institut Jules Bordet I Rue Meylemeersch 90, 1070 Anderlecht
Tickets: Free, but registration required due to limited capacity
Language: English
Jules Bordet Institute is easily accessible by public transport. The insititute is near the Brussels Ring and is therefore also easily accessible by car. Parking is available next to the institute (P Bordet from Interparking).
Subway: Line 5,stop “Erasmus” + 10 min walking
Car: Exit 15a LENNIK
For questions, please send an email to artresearch@gluon.be
